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Two features of DBeaver that every database manager should know
Marco Fioretti takes a look at two important features of DBeaver, an open source universal database manager.
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How to remove product suggestions from Ubuntu Unity search results
Jack Wallen explains how to completely or selectively disable the online search results from the Ubuntu Unity Dash.
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Lucidor: A simple ebook reader for collaborative work
Calibre is one of the most popular ebook library managers, but Lucidor has some great features that shouldn't be overlooked. Marco Fioretti explains.
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Six must-have Ubuntu Unity tweaks
Out of the box, Ubuntu Unity is very efficient. However, you can use the Unity Tweak Tool to make it even better. Here's how.
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Bodhi Linux could easily become a desktop distribution contender
Find out why and how Jack Wallen thinks Bodhi Linux could become one of the most popular desktop distributions on the market.
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Tim O'Reilly on open data: Cheap may be open enough
Open source and open data. Is cheap and accessible an acceptable substitute for open data?
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Linux: The clear choice for security
According to the UK's Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG), Linux is the clear choice when it comes to security.
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How to use clip art in your Gnuplot charts
Marco Fioretti explains how to use generic clip art to spice up your Gnuplot charts.
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How to manage bookmarks in Nautilus
There are a number of ways you can work with bookmarks in the Nautilus file manager, and Jack Wallen shows you them all.
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Seven reasons why you should try HotShots
Marco Fioretti offers seven solid reasons why you should try HotShots, an open-source screenshot tool.
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10 predictions for open source in 2014
Jack Wallen lists 10 reasons why he believes 2014 will be a banner year for Linux and open source.
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10 disappointments for open source in 2013
Jack Wallen highlights 10 of the most disappointing developments for open source in 2013.
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10 things the open source community got right in 2013
Jack Wallen highlights 10 wins for the open source community over the past year.
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Five reasons why the Ubuntu tablet could shock naysayers in 2014
Jack Wallen offers five good reasons why a tablet running Linux could really shock the naysayers in 2014.
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How to find and convert StarOffice files
Marco Fioretti offers one solution for finding and converting old StarOffice files into formats that Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice 4.x can access.
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A first look at AbiWord 3
Marco Fioretti takes a look at AbiWord 3.0, an open source word processor. Find out why he believes you should give it a try as soon as you can.
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Why Linux should celebrate all of its distributions
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that the Linux community should celebrate all of its distributions.
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Make sense of a lot of messy text with TreeLine
Marco Fioretti takes a look at TreeLine, and open source outliner for Linux, and explains how he uses it to reformat and structure huge, messy, pre-existing blocks of text.
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jBrout: A simple photo manager for group viewing
Marco Fioretti takes a look at jBrout, a simple photo manager for Linux and Windows XP/2000.
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Pre-loaded Linux: The solution to a mass of problems
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that purchasing a machine with pre-loaded Linux helps solves problems that are currently plaguing Linux.
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Make the solid state drive (SSD) plunge with Linux
Jack Wallen explains how you can optimize your Linux operating system for SSD.
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The success of Linux doesn't rely on Microsoft's garbage
Find out why Jack Wallen doesn't think Linux should be installed on old, unsupported Windows XP machines.
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Open your wallet and bring your buying power to open source
Find out why Jack Wallen finally bit the bullet and paid a premium price for a desktop machine with pre-installed Linux. He suggests that you also bring your buying power to open source.
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Is it legal to sell GPL software?
Marco Fioretti answers a TechRepublic member's questions about charging fees for software that's made available under the GNU GPL License version 2 or 3.
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Get a grip on TOR with Vidalia
Learn everything you can do with the TOR network with the help of Vidalia.
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Ubuntu Edge: A case of mistaken identity
Jack Wallen has doubts about the wisdom of Canonical forging ahead with the Ubuntu Edge.
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Four ways to generate or process Inkscape vector graphics automatically
Marco Fioretti shows you how to use the open source program Inkscape to automatically generate or modify vector graphics.
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Fact sheet: Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander)
Here is a quick fact sheet about what changes you can expect to see in Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander).
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How to insert spreadsheets in a WordPress blog, part 1
Learn how to embed simple spreadsheets in your WordPress blogs with Gelsheet.
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How to install a fully portable desktop on a USB for on-the-go access
Jack Wallen shows you the steps to install Porteus, a fully-encapsulated desktop that you can take with you on a USB.